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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between the time that God might deliver what seems to be an evil command in the Old Testament and the current time, according to Augustine?
(a) They could not be done without sinful intent at the time of Augustine's writing.
(b) They were taken by those who recorded God's law directly from the source.
(c) They were taken by people to whom God gave his orders directly.
(d) They were taken by those who clearly understood God's signs.

2. According to Book Three, what is the cause of Christians who are not diligent in separating themselves from pagans?
(a) A Christian will confuse things as signs to be symbols of God.
(b) Students will take their time in seclusion to focus on themselves rather than enjoying the presence of God.
(c) Students will not be diligent in checking their pride as their learning increases.
(d) A Christian will attach a figurative meaning to a passage intended to be read literally.

3. What are the mix of subjects that Augustine emphasizes in his education?
(a) Rhetoric, philosophy, logic, botany, astronomy, languages and history.
(b) The history of the Pentateuch, the laws of prophets, and the writings of the Minor Prophets.
(c) Dietary law, moral law, laws of separation and laws of exclusion.
(d) Mosaic Law, dietary law, Biblical civil law, sacrificial law, and order of the Tabernacle and Temple.

4. How does Augustine use the items of his example to illustrate his distinction?
(a) That Lucifer sought to discredit Job's faith, but God realized the depth of Job's convictions.
(b) That Adam made the choice of sin, but Cain responded out of the impulse passed to him from Adam's choice.
(c) That critics who do not understand show a lack of interest to discover, but those who believe in special gifts use a false faith to rationalize their lack of interest.
(d) The meal is enjoyed, but the pot is used.

5. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?
(a) The concept of Christian love as practiced in community.
(b) The things that we can develop from our special gifts.
(c) The things that God places in nature for us to use.
(d) The Trinity of Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important distinction that Augustine teaches students to understand through three Books of "On Christian Doctrine?

2. What is a major challenge in dealing with the topic addressed in Book Three?

3. Based on the academic demands that Augustine places on his students, it is clear that Augustine believes what?

4. What other subject does Augustine addresses in Book Three and Book Four?

5. How will studying this subject help in understanding Scripture?

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